Meaning and Usage
The adjective 心強い (こころづよい) describes a feeling of reassurance or emotional strength. It is often used when someone or something gives you confidence or support in a challenging situation.
Common Contexts
You’ll hear 心強い when talking about people who provide emotional support, advice, or companionship that makes you feel more confident or less worried. It can also describe situations or things that give you a sense of security.
Collocations and Patterns
- 心強い味方 (こころづよいみかた): a reliable ally or supporter
- 心強い存在 (こころづよいそんざい): a reassuring presence
- 心強いアドバイス: advice that gives confidence
Register and Nuance
This word is polite and neutral, suitable for both formal and informal conversations. It expresses genuine emotional support rather than physical strength.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 心強い with 強い (strong) in a physical sense. Remember, 心強い emphasizes emotional or psychological reassurance, not physical power.